Serve as critical care RN in the Intensive Care Unit of Waterbury Hospital. Assigned to approximately 2-3 patients per shift, responsible for providing bedside care, evaluating condition, updating clinical documentation, carrying out physician's orders, administering medication, participation in critical care patient rounds, communicating with physicians appropriately and effectively any change in patient condition. Work with physicians, nurses, aids, and other professionals to ensure patients receive the best care possible and ultimately reach a stabilized condition to move to medical-surgical floor.
Key Accomplishments:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Completed training using Arctic Sun for Therapeutic Hypothermia Treatment Post-Cardiac Arrest. Also served on Arctic Sun Committee for Waterbury Hospital, to develop protocols and strategies to effectively use therapy.
Charge Nurse
Preceptor for new nurses transferring to Intensive Care Unit, providing mentoring and education, serving as a resource after orientation completed.
Trained and worked as a "SuperUser" for upgrade of Cerner computer system, updated electronic medical records and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE). Assisted during training sessions as well as utilized on floors during implementation to provide hands-on support with nurses and physicians.
Have responded to and resolved numerous volatile situations involving patients with calm, levelheaded thinking to restore safety to the floor.
Perform monthly chart audits for the Assistant Director of ICU using Verge Systems including audits of medical records, medication reconciliation and critical lab result notification among others.

• Responsible for care of the critically patient immediately after surgery in a 11 bed Veteran’s hospital

• Responsible for weaning post-operative patients from ventilators, titrating pressors and vasoactive drips based on patient’s hemodynamic response, monitoring for signs of bleeding and shock, and replacing electrolytes per protocol

In this position, I have gained skills and knowledge to be competent in the care of critically ill pediatric patients. I have perfected my skills in assessing patient conditions, creating appropriate nursing diagnosis, creating a plan of care, and re-evaluating the outcomes of my care. I work harmoniously with all members of the healthcare team to create excellent continuity of care and well round patient and family centered care.

A compassionate and responsible Registered Nurse, with a history of providing high level quality health care and customer service to patients and families. I am seeking a position where my passion for providing remarkable service, along with safe and effective nursing care will be nurtured. • Knows professional nursing procedures and principles. • Adapts quickly to clinical setting demands and emergency situations. • Exemplary organizational and interpersonal skills. • Familiar with the latest equipment and high tech devices. • Adheres to JCAHO standards for patient and staff safety. • Complies with HIPAA privacy laws. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Epic, Meditech, Sigma Care, Soarian and Sunrise. [email protected]
Inwood, NY